2000 Lada Samara II vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 813 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 SsangYong Korando (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara II | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Samara II | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
